Source: Pixel-Shot, AdobeStockThe unique sweet and sour taste of dogwood makes it incredibly popular. But like any other berry, its season is very short. That's why the question arises: how to preserve dogwood for winter? Freezing is good, but there are other equally interesting preservation recipes – from compotes to adjika!
1. Pickled Dogwood like Olives
Source: artofit.orgTake as many berries as will fit into a half-liter jar. This appetizer is perfect with meat.
You will need: 300 g dogwood, 1 bay leaf, 4 allspice berries, 4 black peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic, 2 clove buds, 3 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1.5 tsp vinegar.
Preparation: Place dogwood, garlic, and all spices into a clean, dry jar. Pour boiling water over them and let sit for 15 minutes. Then drain the water, add sugar, salt, and vinegar to it, bring to a boil again, and pour over the dogwood. Seal for winter.
2. Dogwood Compote for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruClassic berry compote in jars – delicious and healthy.
You will need: 400 g dogwood, 400 g sugar, 3 L water.
Preparation: Pour dogwood into sterilized jars, cover with boiling water, and leave for 10 minutes with lids on. Then drain this water, add sugar to it, bring to a boil again, and pour back over the dogwood. Seal the compote for winter.
3. Dogwood Sauce with Mint for Winter
Source: flectone.ruSo simple in ingredients and preparation, yet so original in taste.
You will need: 1 kg dogwood, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, ground black pepper, 1 tbsp dried mint.
Preparation: Pour a glass of water over the dogwood, bring to a boil, cook for 20 minutes, and then strain the berries through a sieve. Add sugar, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil again, and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Add mint, cook the sauce for another 5 minutes, and transfer it to sterilized jars.
4. Dogwood Jam with Pits for Winter
Source: imghub.ruRemoving pits from dogwood is time-consuming and not particularly easy, so here's a solution.
You will need: 1 kg dogwood, 2 cups water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Boil a syrup from water and sugar, add the washed dogwood, and bring to a boil. Let the mixture cool slightly and bring to a boil again. Repeat this 1-2 more times, depending on the desired jam consistency. Pour into sterilized jars.
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5. Pickled Dogwood with Hot Pepper for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruThis recipe will definitely appeal to all lovers of spicy appetizers.
You will need: 400 g dogwood, 1 chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 allspice berries, 1 tsp salt, 3 tsp sugar, 150 ml water, 50 ml vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Place dogwood, chopped chili pepper, garlic, and all spices into a clean, dry jar. Pour boiling water over the mixture and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain this water and re-boil it with salt and sugar. Add vinegar, cook the resulting marinade for 1 minute, pour it over the dogwood, and seal for winter.
6. Pitless Dogwood Jam for Winter
Source: cake-dance.ruYou can eat it by the spoonful without any worries.
You will need: 1.2 kg dogwood, 700 g sugar, 20 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, cook for 30-40 minutes, and let it cool directly in the cooking liquid. Strain everything together through a sieve and add both types of sugar. Bring the jam to a boil and reduce it by 2-3 times over low heat. Pour into sterilized jars.
7. Dogwood Juice for Winter
Source: fb.ruFor the juice to store well all season, it needs to be pasteurized.
You will need: 1 kg dogwood, sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from the dogwood and add sugar to taste. Bring the juice to a boil, cook for 1 minute, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Dogwood with Sugar (No Cooking) for Winter
Source: povar.ruA classic recipe for mashed berries, so the preparation must be stored in the cold.
You will need: 2 kg dogwood, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with sugar, mash thoroughly with a potato masher, and leave for several hours or overnight. Strain the mixture through a sieve and seal the raw jam in sterilized jars.
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9. Dogwood and Blackcurrant Compote for Winter
Source: dzen.ruThis drink will definitely appeal to those who prefer tart compotes.
You will need: 150 g dogwood, 150 g blackcurrant, 3 L water, 1 cup sugar.
Preparation: Pour dogwood and blackcurrant into clean, dry jars and cover with boiling water for 5-7 minutes. Then drain this water, re-boil it with sugar, pour back, and seal for winter.
10. Dogwood Adjika with Apples for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruOriginal berry adjika with a very rich and fresh taste.
You will need: 1 kg dogwood, 500 g apples, 1 chili pepper, 1 bunch parsley and mint each, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tsp coriander, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Place dogwood and chopped apples in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 5-10 minutes. Drain everything through a colander and strain through a sieve. Add minced garlic, herbs, chili, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring the adjika to a boil, cook for another 15 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Dogwood Confiture with White Wine
Source: ideireceptov.ruAn unusual preparation that will make an excellent standalone dessert or sauce.
You will need: 1 kg dogwood, 150 ml water, 1 kg sugar, 350 ml sweet white wine.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, bring to a boil, remove from heat, and leave for 1 hour with the lid on. Strain the berries through a sieve. Add wine and sugar, bring to a boil again, and cook the confiture for half an hour over low heat until thick. Seal it in small sterilized jars.
12. Tomatoes with Dogwood for Winter
Source: postila.ruWe recommend trying this for all lovers of canned vegetables!
You will need: 400 g small tomatoes, 100 g dogwood, 5 cloves garlic, 1 bunch herbs, spices, 1 tsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vinegar.
Preparation: In a sterilized jar, place tomatoes, dogwood, garlic, herbs, and spices to taste. Pour boiling water over, cover with a lid, and let cool. Drain this water, add sugar and salt to it, and bring to a boil again. Add vinegar, pour this marinade over the mixture, and seal for winter.
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13. Dogwood Sauce with Garlic for Winter
Source: dzen.ruA versatile sauce for meat or other main dishes.
You will need: 500 g dogwood, 5 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp each coriander, khmeli-suneli, ground black and red pepper, 100 g sugar, 200 ml water, 1 tsp salt.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, cook for 15-20 minutes, then drain the berries through a colander and strain through a sieve. Add 200 ml water, sugar, salt, and spices. Cook for 10 minutes over low heat, add oil and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes and seal it in sterilized jars.
14. Dogwood Jam with Honey
Source: AdobeStockA healthy preparation that easily fits into even a dietary regimen.
You will need: 2 kg dogwood, 1 L water, 4 tbsp honey, 2 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, boil until soft, drain through a colander, and strain through a sieve. Mix the resulting puree with honey and lemon juice, bring to a boil again, and cook for 10 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
15. Dogwood and Blackberry Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruAn excellent combination of flavors for winter compote – definitely give it a try.
You will need: 300 g dogwood, 150 g blackberries, 200 g sugar, 0.3 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pour all blackberries and dogwood into a sterilized jar. Cover them with boiling water, leave for 5 minutes, and drain this water. Boil it again with sugar and citric acid, pour back, and seal the compote.
16. Dogwood Pastila
Source: vk.comIf desired, add sugar or sweetener to the puree.
You will need: 700 g dogwood.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, boil until soft, drain through a colander, and strain through a sieve. Reduce the berry puree for another 10-15 minutes until thick and pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dry until ready in a slightly open oven at 70-90 degrees. Store the finished pastila in glass jars in a cool place.
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17. Dogwood and Grape Compote for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruSeedless green grapes of the Kishmish variety are best suited here.
You will need: 400 g dogwood, 300 g grapes, 300 g sugar, 2.5 L water.
Preparation: Pour grapes and dogwood into sterilized jars, and cover them with sugar. Then pour boiling water over, cover with lids, and leave for 10 minutes. Drain the syrup, re-boil, pour back, and seal the compote for winter.
18. Dogwood Tkemali for Winter
Source: AdobeStockFor variety, you can also add a handful of plums!
You will need: 450 g dogwood, 1 hot pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 20 g parsley or cilantro, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp khmeli-suneli, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Cover dogwood with water, boil until soft, and drain through a colander. Strain the berries through a sieve and add about 6 tbsp of the remaining broth. Blend the hot pepper, herbs, and garlic. Add the dogwood there and blend everything together. Add oil, sugar, salt, and spices, cook the tkemali for 10 minutes over low heat, and seal in sterilized jars.
19. Dogwood and Peach Compote for Winter
Source: postila.ruThe sweetness of peaches pairs perfectly with the tartness of dogwood.
You will need: 200 g peaches, 250 g dogwood, 150 g sugar.
Preparation: Place dogwood and peach slices in a sterilized jar. Cover them with boiling water for 5 minutes, drain this water, and re-boil. Pour sugar into the jar, add boiling water, and seal the compote.
20. Dogwood and Apple Jam for Winter
Source: 7days.ruFor an additional aroma, you can also add a little ground cinnamon to the jam.
You will need: 700 g apples, 500 g dogwood, 100 ml water, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily chop apples, add half the water, and cook until soft. Blend the apples into a puree. Simmer the dogwood with the remaining water, strain through a sieve, and mix the dogwood puree with the apple puree. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for 10-15 minutes. Pour into sterilized jars.